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Altınordu Municipality provides 1.6 million milk packages to 10,000 students
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Altınordu Municipality provides 1.6 million milk packages to 10,000 students

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Altınordu Municipality distributed 1.6 million milk packages to 10,000 students to support their nutrition and development.
  • Mayor Tepe emphasized the importance of adequate nutrition for children's academic success and overall well-being.
  • The initiative aims to ensure children receive essential nutrients, contributing to a healthier and more hopeful future generation.

Altınordu Municipality has launched a significant nutritional support program, distributing 1.6 million milk packages to 10,000 students. Mayor Hasan Tepe highlighted the critical role of milk in children's physical and mental development, stating that proper nutrition is fundamental for academic achievement. He noted the unfortunate reality that many families struggle to meet their children's basic nutritional needs due to economic hardships, leading to widespread child hunger in schools.

The way to raise healthy generations is through children's adequate and balanced nutrition. However, unfortunately, many families today struggle to meet their children's basic nutritional needs due to economic difficulties.

— Mayor TepeExplaining the rationale behind the milk distribution program.

"A child who eats healthily will look to the future with hope," Mayor Tepe declared, underscoring the municipality's commitment to social welfare. He explained that since the beginning of 2024, the "Halk Süt" (Public Milk) initiative has provided milk to preschool and primary school students in 24 schools across the city. This program aims to help students start their day with more energy, improve their focus in class, and enhance their overall learning experience.

A child who eats healthily will grow up as a happier, more successful individual who looks to the future with more hope.

— Mayor TepeDescribing the expected positive impact of the program on children's development.

The municipality's approach is rooted in the belief that every child has a right to healthy nutrition. By providing this essential support, Altınordu Municipality seeks to foster a generation that is not only healthier and more successful but also more optimistic about their future. Mayor Tepe extended his gratitude to families, educators, and all involved in supporting children's healthy development, especially on World School Milk Day.

We believe that every child has the right to healthy nutrition. We will continue to stand by our children with our social municipalism approach, contributing to their preparation for a healthy and secure future.

— Mayor TepeReaffirming the municipality's commitment to social responsibility and children's well-being.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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